Tamil nadu dcision st up an international airport at Hosur is likely to benefit not just its home district krishnagiri and the Dharmapuri and salem districts in the state, but also the tech hub electronics city and the southeastern parts of bangaluru. With its economic prospects and stategic location, Hosur has emerged as a potential site for a mega airport. The new greenfield international airport in Hosur, with a capacity to handle 30 million passengers per annum, will span over 2,000 acres. A greenfield airport is on built from scratch.
Restriction to establish Hosur airport
Hosur is close to Bengaluru but is a part of Tamil nadu. An agreement between bengaluru International Airport Limited and Government of india restricts the opening of new airports within an aerial distance of 150 km from bangaluru. This delays the established of Hosur airport. An already announced airport under the central government’s UDAN scheme at Hosur was cancelled.
Tamil Nadu is currently speaking to Bengaluru International Airport Limited authorities, requesting the restriction clause for establishing Hosur airport.
Infrastructure and connectivity
The primary consideration for the feasibility of a mega airport is the existing infrastructure. Hosur need a investment in roadways, railways, and utilties to support airport’s construction and operation. The airport would require a network of transportation and cargo
Environmental and social Impact
Any large-scale infrastructure project impacts the environment and local communities. A through (EIA) would be essential to address potential issues such as land use changes, noise, pollulation, and ecological disruption.
Economic and Employment oppertunities
The development of a mega airport in Hosur could generate numerous economic opportunities. It will create the job not ony in airport indirectly in such as hospitality, Transportation, and logistics
Challenges and considerations
several challenges must be addressed to the success of the mega airport project. includes the securing financing, managing construction logistics. Additionally , the airport’s design must accommodate for future growth.
Conclusion
The feasibility of a mega airport in Hosur holds promise given the city’s stategic location and growing economic importance. Like careful planning, investment in infrastructure, of environmental and social impact are crucial for its success.
